By Dukes                                               H.R. No. 558

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, On April 8, 1997, Her Excellency Ruth Segomotsi

 1-2     Mompati, Ambassador of South Africa, will be at the State Capitol,

 1-3     and this historic occasion is indeed worthy of special praise and

 1-4     recognition; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, Currently serving as South Africa's ambassador to

 1-6     Switzerland, this distinguished woman has been at the center of the

 1-7     remarkable historic events that have shaped her country in recent

 1-8     years, and her unique perspective on this momentous era in history

 1-9     is of great interest not only to students of international affairs

1-10     but also to  those seeking to further the cause of democracy around

1-11     the world; and

1-12           WHEREAS, A vital and valued member of the African National

1-13     Congress, Ambassador Mompati has lent her skill and integrity to a

1-14     number of positions in the organization over the years; a member of

1-15     the National Executive Committee, she has also served in

1-16     Parliament, where she sat on the portfolio committees on welfare

1-17     and education, and she chaired the Ad Hoc Committee on Gender

1-18     Equality; and

1-19           WHEREAS, Ambassador Mompati's contributions to her community

1-20     extend far beyond her political career, and she has given freely of

1-21     her time and energy to serve on the boards of numerous

1-22     organizations, including the Tiger Kloof Educational Institution,

1-23     the FUNDANI Bursary Trust, the Sol Plaatjie Education

1-24     Centre/Museum, and the Disabled Children's Organization; and

 2-1           WHEREAS, Her commitment to the well-being of the people of

 2-2     South Africa is also made manifest in her work in provincial

 2-3     development, and her advocacy of health and education initiatives

 2-4     in these areas has greatly benefited her fellow citizens; and

 2-5           WHEREAS, Dedicated to the betterment of her country and its

 2-6     people, Ambassador Ruth Segomotsi Mompati's many accomplishments

 2-7     have earned her the admiration and gratitude of people around the

 2-8     world, and it is indeed a pleasure and a privilege to welcome her

 2-9     at this time; now, therefore, be it

2-10           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

2-11     Legislature hereby welcome Her Excellency Ruth Segomotsi Mompati,

2-12     Ambassador of South Africa to the Texas State Capitol and extend to

2-13     her sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and successful visit; and,

2-14     be it further

2-15           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-16     prepared for Ambassador Mompati as an expression of high regard by

2-17     the Texas House of Representatives.